Interesting Facts Book For Kids With Sharp Minds

By Leia Millington

Explore the amusing side of the world with these mind-blowing fun facts!

"Interesting Facts Book for Sharp Minds" is an engaging and educational book presenting fascinating information and fun facts. Designed for children between 8 to 12 years old, this book covers a wide range of topics such as science, histor

• Language: English
• Publisher: Leia Millington
• Release date: Feb 18, 2023
• ISBN: 9783988821614

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INTERESTING FACTS BOOK

FOR KIDS WITH SHARP MINDS

A Collection of Fascinating Information and Fun Facts

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Leia Millington

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Dogs can make over 100 different vocal sounds, while humans can only make about 10.

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The oldest dog on record was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey, who lived to be 29 years and 5 months old.

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The smallest breed of dog is the Chihuahua, which can weigh as little as 2 pounds (0.9 kg).

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The largest breed of dog is the Great Dane, which can weigh as much as 200 pounds (90 kg).

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A dog's sense of smell is up to 100,000 times more sensitive than a human's, which allows them to detect certain odors at concentrations nearly 100 million times lower than what humans can smell.

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The Norwegian Lundehund is the only breed of dog that has six toes on each foot.

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The Basenji dog is known as the barkless dog, as it doesn't make the typical barking noise that most dogs do. Instead, it makes a yodeling sound.

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The bloodhound has the best sense of smell of any breed, and can track scents that are several days old.

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The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds, and has a unique, silky coat that doesn't shed, making it hypoallergenic.

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Dogs can experience dreams just like humans, and often dream about activities they do during the day such as running and playing.

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The Basenji is the only breed of dog that does not bark.

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Dogs can make over 100 different sounds, while cats can only make about 20.

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Dogs sweat through the pads on their feet and cool themselves off by panting.

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Studies have shown that having a dog can have positive effects on a person's mental and physical health, such as reducing stress and lower blood pressure.

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The domestic dog is the most populous carnivore species.

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The dog and the gray wolf are closely related, sharing 99.8% of their DNA.

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Some dog breeds like the Basenji, the Afghan Hound and the Saluki are believed to be some of the oldest breeds in the world, with origins dating back to ancient civilizations.

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Dogs can understand and respond to human pointing, which is a unique trait not found in any other animal species.

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Dogs have been domesticated for over 30,000 years, making them one of the oldest domesticated animals in the world.

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Some breeds of dogs, such as the Afghan Hound, have hair instead of fur.

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Dogs are able to see in color, but not as vividly as humans can.

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Dogs can experience a range of emotions including love, fear, anger and disgust.

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A dog's heart beats between 70 and 120 times per minute, compared to a human's average of 72 beats per minute.

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A dog's sense of hearing is much more sensitive than a human's, and they can hear sounds